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Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS3 Operating Instructions For Advanced Features

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DMC-XS3
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product,
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VQT5D10
F0813MR0

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions for advanced features Digital Camera DMC-XS3 Model No. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use. VQT5D10 F0813MR0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Care of the camera ...................... 5 Standard Accessories....................6 Names and Functions of Main Parts................7 Preparation Charging the Battery....................9 • Inserting the Battery.................... 10 • Charging ......................11 • Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ......14 Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) ............
  • Page 3 • Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) ..................48 • Intelligent Zoom ....................48 • Digital Zoom......................48 Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash..............49 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting ............49 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer................53 Compensating the Exposure..................54 Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket ...............
  • Page 4 • [i.Exposure]......................76 • [Min. Shtr Speed] ....................76 • [i.Resolution] ....................... 77 • [Digital Zoom]...................... 77 • [Burst] ......................... 78 • [Color Mode] ....................... 80 • [AF Assist Lamp]....................80 • [Red-Eye Removal]..................... 81 • [Stabilizer] ......................81 • [Date Stamp] ....................... 82 •...

  • Page 5: Before Use

    Before Use Care of the camera Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure. • The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in the following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be recorded if you: –...

  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    The card is optional. You can record or play back pictures on the built-in memory when you are not using a card. • Consult the dealer or Panasonic if you lose the supplied accessories. (You can purchase the accessories separately.) - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Names And Functions Of Main Parts

    Before Use Names and Functions of Main Parts Flash (P49) Self-timer indicator (P53) AF Assist Lamp (P80) Lens (P5, 128) LCD monitor (P46, 114, 128) [MODE] button (P23, Charging lamp (P11) Zoom button (P47) Motion picture button (P31) [MENU/SET] button (P37) 10 [Q.MENU] button (P39)

  • Page 8: Tripod Mount

    Before Use 13 Strap eyelet (P22) • To prevent dropping, be sure to attach the supplied strap and fit it to your wrist. 14 Lens barrel 15 Speaker (P41) • Be careful not to cover the speaker with your finger. Doing so may make sound difficult to hear.

  • Page 9: Preparation

    Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used, we recommend that a genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

  • Page 10: Inserting The Battery

    Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries. • If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. Being careful about the battery...

  • Page 11: Charging

    Preparation Charging • Charge the battery in areas with an ambient temperature, between 10 oC and 30 oC (50 oF and 86 oF) (same as the battery temperature), is recommended. Check that this unit is turned off. A To power outlet B AC adaptor (supplied) C PC (Turned on) D USB connection cable (supplied)
  • Page 12 Preparation (Charging from a computer) Connect the computer and this camera with the USB connection cable (supplied). • Charging may not be possible depending on computer specifications. • If the computer enters a suspended state while charging the battery, charging will stop. •...
  • Page 13 Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the resulting heat generated. • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). • Do not use any other AC adaptors except the supplied one.

  • Page 14: Approximate Operating Time And Number Of Recordable Pictures

    CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association]. • Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on. • Using a Panasonic microSDHC Memory Card. • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on.
  • Page 15 Preparation Playback ∫ Playback time Approx. 180 min • The operating times and number of recordable pictures will differ according to the environment and the operating conditions. For example, in the following cases, the operating times will shorten and the number of recordable pictures is reduced: –...

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing The Card (Optional)

    Inserting and Removing the Card (optional) • Check that this unit is turned off. • We recommend using a Panasonic card. Slide the release lever in the direction of the arrow and open the card/battery door. Push it securely all the way until you hear a “click”...

  • Page 17: About The Built-In Memory/The Card

    Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used. ¢ SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc. e.g.: • Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ (This site is English only.) - 17 -...
  • Page 18 Preparation • During access (image writing, reading and deleting, formatting etc.), do not turn this unit off, remove the battery, card or disconnect the AC adaptor (supplied). Furthermore, do not subject the camera to vibration, impact or static electricity. The card or the data on the card may be damaged, and this unit may no longer operate normally.

  • Page 19: Approximate Number Of Recordable Pictures And Available Recording Time

    Preparation Approximate number of recordable pictures and available recording time About the display of the number of recordable pictures and available recording time ∫ • Switch the display (number of recordable pictures, Number of Available recording available recording time, etc.) by pressing 4. (P46) recordable pictures time...

  • Page 20: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) • The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. Press camera [ON/OFF] button. • If the language select screen is not displayed, proceed to step Press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4 to select the language, and press [MENU/SET]. Press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 21: Changing The Clock Setting

    Preparation Changing the Clock Setting Select [Clock Set] in the [Rec] or [Setup] menu, and press [MENU/SET]. (P37) • The clock can be reset as shown in steps • The clock setting is maintained for about 20 hours using the built-in clock battery even without the battery.

  • Page 22: Tips For Taking Good Pictures

    Preparation Tips for taking good pictures Fit the strap and hold the camera carefully Hold the camera gently with both hands, keep your arms still at your side and stand with your feet slightly apart. • Do not swing around or pull forcefully on the unit with the strap attached. The strap may break. •...

  • Page 23: Basic

    Basic Selecting the Recording Mode Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Recording Mode. Press [MENU/SET]. List of Recording Modes ∫ Intelligent Auto Mode (P24) ¦ The subjects are recorded using settings automatically selected by the camera. Normal Picture Mode (P28) The subjects are recorded using your own settings.

  • Page 24: Taking Pictures Using The Automatic Function (Intelligent Auto Mode)

    Basic Taking pictures using the automatic function (Intelligent Auto Mode) Recording Mode: The camera will set the most appropriate settings to match the subject and the recording conditions so we recommend this mode for beginners or those who want to leave the settings to the camera and take pictures easily.
  • Page 25 Basic Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus indication B (green) lights when the subject is focused. • The AF area C is displayed around the subject’s face by the Face Detection function. In other cases, it is displayed at the point on the subject which is in focus.
  • Page 26 Basic Scene Detection When the camera identifies the optimum scene, the icon of the scene concerned is displayed in blue for 2 seconds, after which its color changes to the usual red. When taking pictures > [i-Portrait] [i-Scenery] ¦ [i-Macro] [i-Night Portrait] ¢1 [i-Night Scenery]...

  • Page 27: Changing The Settings

    Basic Changing the settings Following menus can be set. Menu Item [Picture Size] ¢ /[Burst] ¢ /[Color Mode] ¢ /[Motion Deblur]/ [Rec] [iHandheld Nite Shot] [Motion Picture] [Rec Quality] ¢ [Online Manual]/[Clock Set]/[World Time]/[Beep] /[Language]/ [Stabilizer Demo.] [Setup] • Menu items other than those listed above are not displayed, but you can set them in other Recording Modes.

  • Page 28: Taking Pictures With Your Favorite Settings (Normal Picture Mode)

    Basic Taking pictures with your favorite settings (Normal Picture Mode) Recording Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in the [Rec] menu. Press [MODE].

  • Page 29: Focusing

    Basic Focusing Aim the AF area at the subject, and then press the shutter button halfway. F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 1/60 1/60 1/60 When the subject is not Focus When the subject is focused focused Focus indication A Blinks AF area B White>Green White>Red Sound...
  • Page 30 Basic When the subject is not in focus (such as when it is not in the center of the ∫ composition of the picture you want to take) Aim the AF area at the subject, and press the shutter button half way to fix the focus and exposure.

  • Page 31: Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording Motion Pictures Applicable modes: Start recording by pressing the motion picture button. A Available recording time B Elapsed recording time • You can record motion pictures fitting each Recording Mode. • Release the motion picture button right after you press it. •...
  • Page 32 Basic • Depending on the type of the card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures. This is not a malfunction. • The screen may be blacked out momentarily, or the unit may record noise due to static electricity or electromagnetic waves etc.

  • Page 33: Recording Still Pictures While Recording Motion Pictures

    Basic Recording still pictures while recording motion pictures Still pictures can be recorded even while recording a motion picture. (Simultaneous recording) During motion picture recording, press the shutter button fully to record a still picture. • The picture is saved with the following conditions. Recording quality setting Picture size [FHD/30p]/[HD/30p]...

  • Page 34: Playing Back

    Basic Playing Back Press [(]. Press 2/1 to select pictures. A File number 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 B Picture number • If you press and hold 2/1, you can play back the pictures in succession. • Speed of picture Forwarding/Rewinding changes depending on the playback status.

  • Page 35: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Basic • This camera complies with the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” established by JEITA “Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association” and with Exif “Exchangeable Image File Format”. Files that do not comply with the DCF standard cannot be played back.

  • Page 36: Deleting Pictures

    Basic Deleting Pictures Once deleted, pictures cannot be recovered. • Pictures on the built-in memory or the card that are being played back will be deleted. • Pictures that are not in the DCF standard or those that are protected cannot be deleted. To delete a single picture Select the picture to be deleted, and then press [...

  • Page 37: Setting The Menu

    Basic Setting the Menu The camera comes with menus that allow you to choose the settings for taking pictures and playing them back just as you like and menus that enable you to have more fun with the camera and use it more easily. In particular, the [Setup] menu contains some important settings relating to the camera’s clock and power.
  • Page 38 Basic Press 3/4 to select the menu item and then press [MENU/SET]. A Menu screen page • It will switch to the next page when you reach the bottom. (It will also switch by pressing the zoom button) Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 39: Using The Quick Menu

    Basic Using the Quick Menu By using the Quick Menu, some of the menu settings can be easily found. • The features that can be adjusted using Quick Menu are determined by the mode or a display style the camera is in. Press [Q.MENU] when recording.

  • Page 40: About The Setup Menu

    Basic About the Setup Menu For details on how to select the [Setup] menu settings, refer to P37. • [Clock Set], [Auto Power Off] and [Auto Review] are important items. Check their settings before using them. • In Intelligent Auto Mode, only [Online Manual], [Clock Set], [World Time], [Beep] ¢...
  • Page 41 Basic This allows you to set the beep and shutter sound. r [Beep Level]: [Shutter Vol.]: ([Low]) ([Low]) r [Beep] ([High]) ([High]) ([OFF]) ([OFF]) [Beep Tone]: [Shutter Tone]: Adjust the volume of the speaker to any of the 7 levels. u [Speaker Volume] •...
  • Page 42 Basic This allows you to set either to display or not display the Histogram. [ON]/[OFF] A Histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of [Histogram] pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.
  • Page 43 Basic Set the length of time that the picture is displayed after taking the still picture. [1 SEC.] [2 SEC.] o [Auto Review] [HOLD]: The pictures are displayed until one of the buttons is pressed. [OFF] • In the following cases, [Auto Review] works for the last frame. –...
  • Page 44 Basic Select the USB communication system when connecting the camera to your PC or your printer with the USB connection cable (supplied). [y] ([Select on connection]): Select either [PC] or [PictBridge(PTP)] if you connected the camera to a PC or a printer supporting PictBridge. x [USB Mode] [{] ([PictBridge(PTP)]): Set when connecting to a printer supporting PictBridge.
  • Page 45 If the card has been formatted on a PC or other equipment, format it on the camera again. • It may take longer to format the built-in memory than the card. • If you cannot format, contact the dealer or Panasonic. ~ [Language] Set the language displayed on the screen. •...

  • Page 46: Recording

    Recording About the LCD Monitor Press 4 to change. • During motion picture playback, panorama playback or a slide show, you can only select “Normal Display” or “No Display”. In Recording Mode Recording Normal display ¢ Normal display ¢ No display guideline ¢...

  • Page 47: Using The Zoom

    Recording Using the Zoom Applicable modes: You can zoom in to make people and objects appear closer or zoom out to record landscapes in wide angle. To make subjects appear further away use (Wide) Press [W] of the zoom button. To make subjects appear closer use (Tele) Press [T] of the zoom button.

  • Page 48: Extra Optical Zoom (Ez)

    Recording Extra Optical Zoom (EZ) This function works when any of the picture sizes (P69) indicated with is selected. You can zoom in further than you can with the Optical Zoom without deteriorating the image quality. Maximum magnification: 10.5k (This includes the optical zoom magnification. The magnification level differs depending on [Picture Size] setting.) •...

  • Page 49: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Recording Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash Applicable modes: Flash Do not cover it with your fingers or other objects. Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. Press 1 [‰]. - 49 -...
  • Page 50 Recording Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Description of settings [‡] ([Auto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. ¢1 ([iAuto]) The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. It is activated once before the actual recording to reduce the red-eye phenomenon (eyes of the subject appearing red in ] ([Auto/Red-Eye])
  • Page 51 Recording Available Flash Settings in Recording Mode ∫ The available flash settings depend on the Recording Mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene Mode initial setting) ‡ ‰ Œ ¢ — — — ± ± ± ± ± ± ±...
  • Page 52 Recording The available flash range (approximation) ∫ Wide Tele [AUTO] in 40 cm (1.3 feet) to 4.4 m (14 feet) 1.0 m (3.3 feet) to 1.7 m (5.6 feet) [Sensitivity] Shutter speed for each flash setting ∫ Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) Flash setting Shutter speed (Sec.) ‡...

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Recording Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Applicable modes: Press 2 [ë]. Press 3/4 to select the setting and then press [MENU/SET]. Settings Description of settings ([10sec.]) Picture is taken 10 seconds after shutter is pressed. Picture is taken 2 seconds after shutter is pressed. •...

  • Page 54: Compensating The Exposure

    Recording Compensating the Exposure Applicable modes: Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Underexposed Properly exposed Overexposed Compensate the exposure Compensate the exposure towards positive. towards negative. Press 3 [È] to display [Exposure Comp.].

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Recording Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket Applicable modes: In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. With Auto Bracket d1 EV 1st picture 2nd picture 3rd picture d0 EV j1 EV i1 EV...

  • Page 56: Taking Pictures With Different Image Effects (Creative Control Mode)

    Recording Taking Pictures with different image effects (Creative Control Mode) Recording Mode: This mode allows you to add any of 13 types of effects before recording. You can set the effects to add by selecting example images and checking them on the screen. Press [MODE].

  • Page 57: [Expressive]

    Recording For details on how to select the “Creative Control Mode” settings, refer to P56. ¢ These pictures are examples to show the effect. [Expressive] This effect emphasizes the color to make a pop art picture. [Retro] This effect gives a faded image. [Old Days] This effect adds a bright, soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image.

  • Page 58: [Low Key]

    Recording [Low Key] This effect adds a dark and relaxing feel to the overall image and enhances bright parts. [Sepia] This effect creates a sepia image. [Dynamic Monochrome] This effect gives a higher contrast to create an impressive black and white picture.

  • Page 59: [High Dynamic]

    Recording [High Dynamic] This effect produces the optimum brightness for both dark and bright parts. [Cross Process] This effect gives your photo a dramatic color look. Items that can be set Color Green tone/Blue tone/Yellow tone/Red tone • Press 2/1 to select the color to enhance, and press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 60: [Miniature Effect]

    Recording [Miniature Effect] This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama. • Display of the recording screen will be delayed more than usual and the screen will look as if frames are being dropped. • No sound is recorded in motion pictures. •...

  • Page 61: Taking Panorama Pictures (Panorama Shot Mode)

    Recording Taking panorama pictures (Panorama Shot Mode) Recording Mode: Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally or vertically, and are combined to make a single panorama picture. This mode allows you to add any of 11 types of effects before recording. Press [MODE].
  • Page 62 Recording Press the shutter button fully and record a picture while moving the camera in a small circle in the direction selected in Step Recording from left to right Move the camera in a single panning motion for about 8 seconds. •...
  • Page 63 Recording • The zoom position is fixed to Wide. • [Stabilizer] is fixed to [OFF]. • The focus, White Balance, and exposure are fixed at the optimum values for the first picture. As a result, if the focus or brightness changes substantially during recording, the entire panorama picture may not be recorded at the suitable focus or brightness.

  • Page 64: Taking Pictures That Match The Scene Being Recorded (Scene Mode)

    Recording Taking pictures that match the scene being recorded (Scene Mode) Recording Mode: You can select any of 16 types of Scene Modes according to the subject and scene. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select [Scene Mode], and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the Scene Mode and then press [MENU/SET].

  • Page 65: [Portrait]

    Recording [Portrait] When taking pictures of people outdoors during the daytime, this mode allows you to improve the appearance and make their skin tones look healthier. Technique for Portrait Mode ∫ To make this mode more effective: 1 Press and hold down the zoom button as far as possible to Tele. 2 Move close to the subject to make this mode more effective.

  • Page 66: [Night Portrait]

    Recording [Night Portrait] This allows you to take pictures of a person and the background with near real-life brightness. • Use the flash. (You can set to [ • Ask the subject not to move while taking a picture. • We recommend using a tripod and the Self-timer for taking pictures.

  • Page 67: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    Recording [Baby1]/[Baby2] This takes pictures of a baby with a healthy complexion. When you use the flash, the light from it is weaker than usual. It is possible to set different birthdays for [Baby1] and [Baby2]. You can display those during playback.

  • Page 68: [Starry Sky]

    Recording [Starry Sky] This mode allows you to take vivid pictures of a starry sky or a dark subject. Setting the shutter speed ∫ Select a shutter speed of [15 sec.], [30 sec.] or [60 sec.]. • Press the shutter button fully to display the countdown screen. Do not move the camera after this screen is displayed.

  • Page 69: Using The [Rec] Menu

    Recording Using the [Rec] Menu For details on [Rec] menu settings, refer to P37. [Picture Size] Applicable modes: Set the number of pixels. The higher the numbers of pixels, the finer the detail of the pictures will appear even when they are printed onto large sheets.

  • Page 70: [Quality]

    Recording [Quality] Applicable modes: Set the compression rate at which the pictures are to be stored. Settings Description of settings ([Fine]) When giving priority to the picture quality When using the standard picture quality and increasing the number of [›] ([Standard]) pictures to be recorded without changing the number of pixels •...

  • Page 71: [Sensitivity]

    Recording [Sensitivity] Applicable modes: This allows the Sensitivity to light (ISO sensitivity) to be set. Setting to a higher figure enables pictures to be taken even in dark places without the resulting pictures coming out dark. Settings Description of settings The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the [AUTO] brightness.

  • Page 72: [White Balance]

    Recording [White Balance] Applicable modes: In sunlight, under incandescent lights or in other such conditions where the color of white takes on a reddish or bluish tinge, this item adjusts to the color of white which is closest to what is seen by the eye in accordance with the light source.
  • Page 73 Recording Auto White Balance ∫ Depending on the conditions prevailing when pictures are taken, the pictures may take on a reddish or bluish tinge. Furthermore, when a multiple number of light sources are being used or there is nothing with a color close to white, Auto White Balance may not function properly. In this case, set the White Balance to a mode other than [AWB].

  • Page 74: [Af Mode]

    Recording [AF Mode] Applicable modes: This allows the focusing method that suits the positions and number of the subjects to be selected. Settings Description of settings The camera automatically detects the person’s face. (max. 15 areas) ([Face [š] The focus and exposure can then be adjusted to fit that face no matter Detection]) what portion of the picture it is in.

  • Page 75: [Quick Af]

    Recording About [š] ([Face Detection]) ∫ The following AF area frames are displayed when the camera detects the faces. Yellow: When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the frame turns green when the camera is focused. White: Displayed when more than one face is detected. Other faces that are the same distance away as the faces within the yellow AF areas are also brought into focus.

  • Page 76: [I.exposure]

    Recording [i.Exposure] Applicable modes: Contrast and exposure will be adjusted automatically when there is a big difference in brightness between the background and subject, to bring the image close to real life. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • ] in the screen turns yellow when [i.Exposure] is in effect. •...

  • Page 77: [I.resolution]

    Recording [i.Resolution] Applicable modes: Pictures with sharp profile and resolution can be taken by using the Intelligent Resolution Technology. Settings Description of settings [ON] [i.Resolution] is activated. [i.Resolution] is activated, and zoom magnification increased to 2 times while [i.ZOOM] limiting deterioration of the picture. [OFF] —...

  • Page 78: [Burst]

    Recording [Burst] Applicable modes: Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter button is pressed. Number of Settings Description of settings recordable pictures • ([2 fps The focus, exposure, and White Balance are AF-Continuous]) adjusted for each picture recorded in the burst. max.
  • Page 79 Recording • Depending on the operating conditions, it may take time to take the next picture if you repeat the recording of pictures. • It may take time to save pictures taken in Burst Mode on the card. If you take pictures continuously while saving, the maximum number of recordable pictures decreases.

  • Page 80: [Color Mode]

    Recording [Color Mode] Applicable modes: Sets various color effects, including making the picture sharper, brighter, or applying a sepia tone. Settings Description of settings [STANDARD] This is the standard setting. [Happy] ¢1 Image with enhanced brightness and vividness. [VIVID] ¢2 The picture becomes sharper.

  • Page 81: [Red-Eye Removal]

    Recording [Red-Eye Removal] Applicable modes: When Red-Eye Reduction ([ ], [ ]) is selected, Red-Eye Removal is performed whenever the flash is used. The camera automatically detects red-eye and corrects the picture. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • This function works only when the camera detects a face. •...

  • Page 82: [Date Stamp]

    Recording [Date Stamp] Applicable modes: You can take a picture with date and time of recording. Settings Description of settings [W/O TIME] Stamp the year, month, and day. [WITH TIME] Stamp the year, month, day, hour, and minutes. [OFF] — •...

  • Page 83: Using The [Motion Picture] Menu

    Recording Using the [Motion Picture] Menu For details on [Motion Picture] menu settings, refer to P37. [Rec Quality] Applicable modes: This sets up the picture quality of motion pictures. Settings Size Frame rate Bit rate Aspect ratio [FHD/30p] 1920k1080 20 Mbps 16:9 [HD/30p] 1280k720...

  • Page 84: [Continuous Af]

    Recording [Continuous AF] Applicable modes: It will continually keep on focusing on a subject for which the focus was once set. Settings: [ON]/[OFF] • Set this function to [OFF] if you wish to fix the focus on the position where you started the motion picture recording.

  • Page 85: Playback/Editing

    Playback/Editing Various methods of playback You can play back the recorded pictures in various methods. Press [(]. Press [MODE]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select item, and then press [MENU/SET]. • Following items can be selected. ] ([All]) (P34) ] ([Slide Show]) (P86) ] ([Filtering Play]) (P88)

  • Page 86: [Slide Show]

    Playback/Editing [Slide Show] You can play back the pictures you have taken in synchronization with music, and you can do this in sequence while leaving a fixed interval between each of the pictures. You can also play back images that have been sorted by category, images that have been set as favorites, etc.
  • Page 87 Playback/Editing To filter images for slide show playback ∫ You can filter images and play them back in a slide show by selecting [Filtering] on the slide show menu screen. • If you select [All], you can play back all images in a slide show. You can also filter images by using the same setting as [Filtering Play].

  • Page 88: [Filtering Play]

    Playback/Editing [Filtering Play] The images sorted into the category or images set as favorite are played back. Settings Description of settings [Picture Only] Only still pictures are played back. [Video Only] Only motion pictures are played back. This mode allows you to search images by Scene Mode or other categories (such [Category as [Portrait], [Scenery] or [Night Scenery]) and sort the pictures into each of the Selection]...
  • Page 89 Playback/Editing You can play back pictures taken on each date Press 3/4 to select [Select Date] and then press [MENU/SET]. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date to be played back, and then press [MENU/SET]. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed.

  • Page 90: [Calendar]

    Playback/Editing [Calendar] You can search for images by recorded date. Press 3/4/2/1 to select the date you want to search. • If there were no pictures recorded during a month, that month is not displayed. 1/52 Press [MENU/SET] to display a list of pictures. •...

  • Page 91: Having Fun With Recorded Pictures (Retouch)

    Playback/Editing Having Fun with Recorded Pictures (Retouch) You can adjust the color tone of the pictures taken, or add your preferred effects. • The processed pictures are newly generated, so be sure that you have enough space in the built-in memory or on the card.

  • Page 92: [Beauty Retouch]

    Playback/Editing [Beauty Retouch] Apply effects similar to that of aesthetics or makeup to brighten up any face. Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P86) or [Filtering Play] (P88), the selection screen appears.
  • Page 93 Playback/Editing After finishing the picture editing, press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. Selecting [Yes] displays images before application and after application. Press [MENU/SET]. • Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. • Two or more people cannot be edited at once. Save the picture first, and then select the next person. •...

  • Page 94: [Creative Retouch]

    Playback/Editing [Creative Retouch] You can add your desired effects to the pictures that you have taken. Press 2/1 to select a picture, and then press 3. • If you have filtered images for playback by using [Slide Show] (P86) or [Filtering Play] (P88), the selection screen appears.

  • Page 95: Using The [Playback] Menu

    Playback/Editing Using the [Playback] Menu For details on [Playback] menu settings, refer to P37. You can perform actions like cropping recorded pictures, as well as set up the protection of recorded images, etc. • With [Retouch], [Resize] or [Cropping], a new edited picture is created. A new picture cannot be created if there is no free space on the built-in memory or the card so we recommend checking that there is free space and then editing the picture.

  • Page 96: [Video Divide]

    Playback/Editing [Video Divide] Recorded motion picture can be divided in two. It is recommended for when you want to divide a part you need with a part you do not need. It cannot be restored once divided. Select [Video Divide] on the [Playback] menu. Press 2/1 to select the motion picture to divide, and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 97: [Resize]

    Playback/Editing [Resize] To allow easy posting to web pages, attachment to email etc., picture size (number of pixels) is reduced. Select [Resize] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture and size. [SINGLE] setting Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/ SET].

  • Page 98: [Cropping]

    Playback/Editing [Cropping] You can enlarge and then clip the important part of the recorded picture. Select [Cropping] on the [Playback] menu. Press 2/1 to select the picture, and then press [MENU/SET]. Use the zoom button and press 3/4/2/1 to select the parts to be cropped.

  • Page 99: [Favorite]

    Playback/Editing [Favorite] You can do the following if a mark has been added to pictures and they have been set as favorites. • Play back only the pictures set as favorites. ([Favorite] in [Filtering Play]) • Play back the pictures set as favorites only as a Slide Show. •...

  • Page 100: [Print Set]

    Playback/Editing [Print Set] DPOF “Digital Print Order Format” is a system that allows the user to select which pictures to print, how many copies of each picture to print and whether or not to print the recording date on the pictures when using a DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store.
  • Page 101 Playback/Editing To print the date ∫ After setting the number of prints, set/cancel printing with the recording date by pressing 1. • Depending on the photo printing store or the printer, the date may not be printed even if you set to print the date.

  • Page 102: [Protect]

    Playback/Editing [Protect] You can set protection for pictures you do not want to be deleted by mistake. Select [Protect] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select [SINGLE] or [MULTI] and then press [MENU/SET]. Select the picture, and then press [SINGLE] [MULTI] [MENU/SET].

  • Page 103: [Copy]

    Playback/Editing [Copy] You can copy the data of the pictures you have taken from the built-in memory to a card or from a card to the built-in memory. Select [Copy] on the [Playback] menu. Press 3/4 to select the copy destination and then press [MENU/SET]. ] ([IN>SD]): All the picture data in the built-in memory are copied onto the card at one time.

  • Page 104: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Check the directions of the connectors, and plug them straight in or unplug them straight out. (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AV cable (DMW-AVC1: optional). A Yellow: to the video input socket C AV cable (optional) B White: to the audio input socket D Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 105 Connecting to other equipment The recorded still pictures can be played back on a TV with an SD Memory Card slot. • Always connect the dedicated adaptor. The device will not operate properly if only the adaptor is inserted. Always insert the card into the adaptor before use. •...

  • Page 106: Saving Still Pictures And Motion Pictures On Your Pc

    Connecting to other equipment Saving still pictures and motion pictures on your You can transfer the pictures in the camera to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. • Some PCs can read directly from the card removed from the camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your PC.
  • Page 107 (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) B Align the marks, and insert.
  • Page 108 Connecting to other equipment About the folder structure of the camera ∫ The content (folder structure) of the built-in memory of the camera/the card is displayed on a PC as follows: • Built-in Memory • Card DCIM: Images 1 Folder number DCIM 2 File number 100_PANA...

  • Page 109: Printing The Pictures

    (Otherwise the connectors may bend out of shape, which may cause malfunction.) • Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine Panasonic USB connection cable (DMW-USBC1: optional). A USB connection cable (supplied) B Align the marks, and insert.

  • Page 110: Selecting A Single Picture And Printing It

    Connecting to other equipment Selecting a single picture and printing it PictBridge Press 2/1 to select the picture and then press [MENU/ SET]. Press 3 to select [Print start] and then press [MENU/ SET]. • Refer to P111 for the items which can be set before starting to print the pictures.

  • Page 111: Print Settings

    Connecting to other equipment Print Settings Select and set the items both on the screen in step of the “Selecting a single picture and printing it” and in step of the “Selecting multiple pictures and printing them” procedures. • When you want to print pictures in a paper size or a layout which is not supported by the camera, set [Paper Size] or [Page Layout] to [{] and then set the paper size or the layout on the printer.
  • Page 112 Connecting to other equipment [Paper Size] Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. [L/3.5qk5q] 89 mmk127 mm [2L/5qk7q] 127 mmk178 mm [POSTCARD] 100 mmk148 mm [16:9] 101.6 mmk180.6 mm [A4] 210 mmk297 mm [A3] 297 mmk420 mm [10k15cm] 100 mmk150 mm [4qk6q]...
  • Page 113 Connecting to other equipment [Page Layout] (Layouts for printing that can be set with this unit) Item Description of settings Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page á 1 picture with a frame on 1 page â...

  • Page 114: Screen Display

    Others Screen Display In recording ∫ B&W B&W B&W 3s 3s 3s F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 1/60 1/60 1/60 20 19 Recording Mode 16 Aperture value (P28) Recording Quality (P83) 17 ISO sensitivity (P71) Picture Size (P69) 18 AF area (P29) Backlight Compensation (P26): 19 AF assist lamp (P80)
  • Page 115 Others In playback ∫ 1 2 3 4 5 B&W B&W B&W 100 0001 100 0001 0001 3s 3s 3s Playback Mode (P85) 13 Auto Retouch (P91) Protected picture (P102) Beauty Retouch (P92) Favorite (P99) Creative Retouch (P94) Date stamped display (P82) Motion picture playback (P34)

  • Page 116: Message Display

    [Please turn camera off and then on again]/[System Error] • This is displayed when the lens has stopped operating normally due to being pressed on by a hand etc. Turn the camera off and on. If the message persists, contact the dealer or Panasonic. - 116 -...
  • Page 117 109) [This battery cannot be used] • Use a genuine Panasonic battery. If this message is displayed even when a genuine Panasonic battery is used, contact the dealer or Panasonic. • If the battery terminal is dirty, clean it and remove any objects.

  • Page 118: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting First, try out the following procedures (P118–126). If the problem is not resolved, it may be improved by selecting [Reset] (P43) on the [Setup] menu. Battery and power source The charging lamp has gone off but the unit has not been charged. Or the charging lamp blinks.
  • Page 119 Others Recording The picture cannot be recorded. • Is there any memory remaining on the built-in memory or the card? > Delete the pictures which are not necessary to increase available space in the memory. (P36) • You may not be able to record for a short while after turning this unit on when using a large capacity card.
  • Page 120 Others The recorded picture looks rough. Noise appears on the picture. • Is the ISO sensitivity high or the shutter speed slow? (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc. noise will appear.) >...
  • Page 121 Others Recording by Panorama Shot Mode is ended before finishing. • If the camera is moved too slowly, the camera assumes that camera motion was stopped and ends the still picture recording. • If there is a lot of camera shake in the recording direction while moving the camera, recording ends. >...
  • Page 122 Others Flash The flash is not activated. • Is the flash setting set to [Œ]? > Change the flash setting. (P49) • The flash cannot be used in the following cases: – When using Auto Bracket (P55) – Creative Control Mode (P56) –...
  • Page 123 Others With a Calendar Search, pictures display dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken. • Is the clock in the camera set properly? (P20) • When pictures edited using a PC or pictures taken by other equipment are searched, they may display dates differing from the actual dates on which the pictures were taken.
  • Page 124 Others TV, PC and printer The picture does not appear on the television. • Is the camera connected to the TV correctly? > Set the TV input to External Input Mode. The display areas on the TV screen and the camera’s LCD monitor are different. •...
  • Page 125 Others The ends of the pictures are cut at printing. • When using a printer with a Cropping or borderless printing function, cancel this function before printing. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for the printer.) • When you order photo studios to print pictures, ask the photo studio if the 16:9 pictures can be printed.
  • Page 126 Others When pictures are taken using the zoom, they are slightly distorted and the areas around the subject contain colors which are not actually present. • It is possible that the subject may be warped slightly, or the borders get colored, depending on the zoom magnification, due to the characteristics of the lens, but this is not a malfunction.

  • Page 127: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.). • If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
  • Page 128 Others Cleaning Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft cloth. • When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth, and then with a dry cloth.
  • Page 129 Others Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter.
  • Page 130 Information including personal information may be altered or vanish due to erroneous operation, effect of static electricity, accident, malfunction, repair, or other handlings. Please note in advance that Panasonic is not liable in any way for any direct or indirect damage from the alteration or vanishing of information or personal information.
  • Page 131 • Recorded data may be damaged or lost if the camera breaks down due to inappropriate handling. Panasonic will not be liable for any damage suffered due to loss of recorded data. • Images recorded or edited with the camera may not be played back correctly on other devices and applied effects may not appear on the devices.
  • Page 132 • microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. • iPhoto, iTunes, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

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